H175 vs MD-900
The H175 and the MD-900 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and MD Helicopters respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the H175 vs 259 km/h for the MD-900. The H175 has an operational range of 1,259 km vs 543 km for the MD-900. The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the MD-900. At 7,800 kg MTOW, the H175 is 2.8x the MD-900's 2,835 kg. The MD-900 first flew 17 years before the H175 (1992 vs 2009).
| European super-medium utility helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for oil and gas industry support, search and rescue, and corporate transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American civil utility helicopter, recognized for its quiet operation, used worldwide for law enforcement and air ambulance services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicopters |
| First flight | 18 December 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 172.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,259 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,603 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 662 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 259 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 543 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,835 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,531 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 205 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H175 or MD-900?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H175 or MD-900?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the H175 or MD-900?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the H175 or MD-900?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the H175 or MD-900?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the H175 or MD-900?
The MD-900 entered service first in 1994, 20 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.